Craft Nalbinding

New Publication: Loops in Time: Nalbinding – Oslo and Fåberg Stitches Hat

The WICI Association has published “Loops in Time: Nalbinding – Oslo and Fåberg Stitches Hat,” a practical guide by Anna Kępa focusing on nalbinding, a historical textile technique. Aimed at beginners, the book details two stitches, offering step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and video tutorials to facilitate learning and skill development.

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Craft Interviews Nalbinding

Viking naalbinding stitches

Viking nålebinding stitches – interview with Anna, WICIstore’s naalbinding specialist! What are the basic Viking Age nålebinding (naalbinding) stitches? From my experience in Viking reeenactment, nålebinding makers use four basic stitches named after the place where first needle bound textile pieces were excavated. Oslo stitch – named after a mitten found during excavations in Norway. It dates back to the 11th century. Mammen stitch was named after a find in Denmark, from a grave of a man from the 10th century. Finnish stitch was used in the so called Eura…

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